As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco's success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.
We don't just deliver food and drink to our customers.
We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry.
We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond. We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Team Lead who will lead the Accounts Payable team.
The role requires a candidate who will be: o A leader focused on Accuracy o Analytical with strong numerical skills o Self-motivated and results driven If you are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and discover what your career could look like with Sysco Ireland.
Key Accountabilities: Maintain and develop existing team metrics.
Implement new metrics/KPIs to monitor and manage AP processing targets.
Allocating and reviewing the distribution of workload fairly within the AP team.
Work cross functionally with various teams to revolve any outstanding issues.
Ensure timely and accurate AP processing activities.
Manage supplier relationships from an AP perspective.
Ensure creditor reconciliations process is implemented.
Manage creditor reconciliation process.
Ensure document management process is in place and adhered to.
Act as point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee the Finance team Time Management System and approval of clocks and annual leave Oversee team management software implementation (Touchpoint) Participate in other ad hoc projects from an Accounts Payable perspective as required.
Requirements: Strong background in AP with a minimum of 3 years proven experience leading and managing an Accounts Payable function within a fast-paced organisation.
Strong people leadership experience.
Ability to oversee a team processing a high volume of purchase orders.
Advanced experience in EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Team player who is, driven, adaptable, dynamic, and manages a team with confidence and enthusiasm.
Passionate about driving continuous improvement and process improvement.
It is a must that the individual is highly organised with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish goals.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, in data extraction and the ability to run reports.
Strong knowledge of excel and proficiency with ERP software is required (AX experience a distinct advantage), A person with a hard-working ethos who is disciplined and reliable in executing company processes and strategies.
Is flexible, maintains effectiveness by adjusting fluidly to meet a goal and/or changing circumstances.
A positive, can-do attitude and dedicated to going above and beyond.
Sysco Ireland Culture o Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
o Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together.
We embrace change and support each other through it.
o Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
o A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.
The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.
Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.